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About this design
TW THWhc7-1
TW THWhc7-1 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reduces Taiwan to a single bold character and a route-style code, set in a sign-like frame that reads at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. A black Chinese character, 竹, sits inside a rectangular border, and the numerals 7-1 run beneath it in the same flat black. White fills roughly nine-tenths of the field, so the black shapes land with real weight. Every element is a hard-edged rectangle or a solid glyph, with no gradients, shading or decorative flourishes. The result is a flat vector composition that looks like a piece of official-style signage pulled from its road.
Meaning & Symbolism
竹 means bamboo, and it carries particular weight in Taiwan's place names. Hsinchu, 新竹, takes its name from this character, which is why it appears here as the anchor of the design. The numerals 7-1 mirror the route markings used to guide travellers across the island's road network, so the artwork pairs a regional emblem with the language of navigation. The inclusion of the TW designation and the THWhc7-1 reference code adds a catalogue-style layer, turning the piece into an identifier as much as an image.
Why It Suits a Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the bordered frame will rotate past your eye with every sip, bringing the character and the numerals into view one after another. The rectangle's straight edges meet the curve of the vessel, and the strong black-on-white contrast stays legible from across the table. It is a quiet design for a morning cup, a small signpost on the desk that points back to Taiwan each time you reach for it.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Taiwan
- Printed
- When you order it
Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.
These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.
They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.
- Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
- Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
- Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
- Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
- Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.
These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.
- Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
- Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
- Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.
Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.
These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.
Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.
Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.
Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 11 oz | 15 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Height (in) | 3.86 | 4.72 |
| Diameter (in) | 3.35 | 3.35 |
| Diameter with handle (in) | 4.72 | 5.12 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.